Old Maps of Schuylkill, Philadelphia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Schuylkill. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Schuylkill.


Schuylkill, Philadelphia maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Philadelphia
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  2. 1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Philadelphia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  3. 1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Philadelphia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Philadelphia
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Philadelphia
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  7. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  8. 1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Philadelphia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

  9. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Philadelphia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas

  12. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1967 Map of Philadelphia, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Philadelphia, 1970 Print
    1967 Philadelphia
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Toms River, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1995 Map of Philadelphia, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Philadelphia, 1999 Print
    1995 Philadelphia
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Schuylkill, including Philadelphia, Upper Darby, and other nearby areas

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